“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” – H.G. Wells.”
If there ever was a man that we should all listen to, it would certainly be Sir David Attenborough. This jewel of a human being has been slowly, methodically and gently letting us errant knuckledraggers know that the planet is on borrowed time, and that we had better pay attention. And, as part of this…
We all know that we need exercise, some of us more than others. For some, walking on a treadmill is the next worst thing jumping off of a building. For others, it's jogging or running: will we ever get there, literally and figuratively? Well then, how about bicycling? We know that it's a rather obvious…
Sanur is often called the "Snore" of Bali by younger backpackers, but for the discerning traveler, it is actually the island’s best-kept secret. It offers a refined, "slow-travel" adventure that balances Balinese tradition with modern coastal comfort. While Kuta is for partying and Ubud is for the jungle, Sanur is for the "Golden Hour"…
Question: Do you fashion yourself as a leader of the pack, so to speak? Do you want to go where others may stray? Then we have a place for you. Have you heard of Nusa Lembongan? Likely not. Let's clue you in. Nusa Lembongan is a small, tranquil island…
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn
You may think you have it all, and maybe you do. But can you top this?
As the world heaves and pushes and pulls and demands ever more, what do you do to ensure that you're at the top of the luxury pile? Simple. Build your own Electric Rail system. The…
Tick tock, Tick tock, sounds the clock. The planet is not cooling down. Quite the opposite. The current world population is 8,232,458,392 as of Monday, June 30, 2025 according to the most recent United Nations estimates. Most of us know about this existential threat. But most just go on their way, with nary…
Relax en trip? Pay less? Save the planet? Ferry interesting!
Bicycling is life with the volume turned up.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” –Aristotle
Keep your wits with you. And a map.
I don’t think anyone would look at Colombia today and say that it is failing. This positive outcome is an example of the effective application of smart power – it is succeeding.
Desire lines can map our way into and out of a painting.
We can just imagine you lying back, looking at the title of this post and thinking . . . ahhhh - St John's Island. St. John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, which are located in the Caribbean Sea. But you may also be thinking, I don't think I can afford to…
Far from the Madding Crowd.
A bicycle is the finest mode of transport known to mankind.
Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul.
Paris and bicycles go hand-in-hand, as it were. Get on your bike and ride!
Amsterdam gets it. Get yourself there to see.